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en-usCopyright 2015 AOL, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only.Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/12/press-paws-charity-art-show-to-break-hearts-empty-wallets-save/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/12/press-paws-charity-art-show-to-break-hearts-empty-wallets-save/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/12/press-paws-charity-art-show-to-break-hearts-empty-wallets-save/#commentsOn February 9, gaming/puppy enthusiasts Amelia Cantlay, Sakura Minamida, Amber Drsata and Laurie Ma, along with their team of volunteers, will attempt to save as many of man's best friends as possible through Press Paws, a gaming-themed charity art show for the benefit of What's Up Dog! LA.

The event is scheduled to take place at Gallery Nucleus in Alhambra, California, and will feature pieces from more than 50 artists, all of which focus on animals in gaming. Art sale and silent auction proceeds go to What's Up Dog! LA, which is why the event's organizers have launched an Indiegogo fundraiser to help cover the cost of printing posters, flyers, providing snacks at the event, etc. Their goal is a meager $3,000, and donations can be made here for those so inclined.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>artartworkcharityfundraisergallery-nucleusindiegogopress-pawspuppieswhats-up-dogwhats-up-dog-laSat, 12 Jan 2013 21:00:00 ESThttp://www.joystiq.com/2007/06/11/magic-8-ball-says-signs-point-to-disturbing/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/06/11/magic-8-ball-says-signs-point-to-disturbing/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/06/11/magic-8-ball-says-signs-point-to-disturbing/#commentsEven StarFox's furry-friendly backdrop couldn't hold a candle to Fortune Channel, Capcom and TakaraTomy's latest installment to the puppy-fashion Wantame series. Predicting the future with minigames certainly sounds interesting, but we would rather not have to dress up virtual dogs in provocative outfits during the process.

The miniature daschund posing on the right is probably the second most unsettling image of a dolled-up animal that we've ever come across. If you want to see the most unsettling image -- and we're not kidding around here, your eyes may very well hop out of their sockets, scampering away at the mere sight of this one -- step past the post break.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomcrossdresscrossdressingdisturbingdogdogsdsfortunefortune tellingFortuneTellingnintendonintendo dsNintendoDspuppiespuppytakaratomytomywantameMon, 11 Jun 2007 11:00:00 ESThttp://www.joystiq.com/2007/04/27/13-6-million-nintendogs-are-being-neglected-right-now/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/04/27/13-6-million-nintendogs-are-being-neglected-right-now/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/04/27/13-6-million-nintendogs-are-being-neglected-right-now/#commentsWant to know the real reason why Nintendogsis one of the most "important" games? Because everybody has it. Nintendo is reporting that 13.6 million copies of the game have been sold worldwide. Compare that to Brain Age and its sequel, which sold a combined 12 million copies. We knew Nintendogs was massive, but we kind of didn't realize how massive. As we alluded to in the title, we wonder how many of those copies are still getting daily use.

Another interesting tidbit from the financial report: Nintendo made 2.1 billion yen (about $17.5 million) last year from their non-video-game products, including playing cards. And before you ask, they probably did count Nintendogs as a video game.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>brainagedogsdsds liteDsLiteitprintsmoneylitenintendonintendo dsNintendoDsnintendogspuppiespuppysalesFri, 27 Apr 2007 10:00:00 ESThttp://www.joystiq.com/2006/07/17/rabid-dogs-feast-on-innocent-electronic-devices/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/07/17/rabid-dogs-feast-on-innocent-electronic-devices/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/07/17/rabid-dogs-feast-on-innocent-electronic-devices/#commentsFiled under: Nintendo DSPerhaps it's unfair to cast the canine in the role of the profusely slobbering, devil-eyed villain, but the gruesome fate that befell one man's DS Lite (yes, worse than a hinge cracking) certainly makes it seem as if the dog didn't care much for man's best electronic friend. Whether it was jealousy brought on by a cute Nintendogs puppy or simply the realization that glossy white plastic looks extremely delicious, the dog's actions were luckily undone by a call to Nintendo and a $50 repair fee.

A few months back, a poor PSP experienced a similar gnashing, having been caught in the drooling mouth of an overly playful puppy. It's a grisly sight and serves as a warning to all those that would leave their precious electronics within jaw's reach. We're curious -- how many of you have come home to realize that your pet has somehow destroyed a piece of your gaming collection? And how many of you wuv your pets regardless of how many times they've chewed on your copy of Dead to Rights?

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>chew toyChewToydestroyed electronicsDestroyedElectronicsdogsDSDS Lite damageDsLiteDamageNintendogsPSP damagePspDamagepuppiesMon, 17 Jul 2006 18:56:00 ESThttp://www.joystiq.com/2006/02/17/nintendogs-sales-take-flight-in-europe/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/02/17/nintendogs-sales-take-flight-in-europe/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/02/17/nintendogs-sales-take-flight-in-europe/#commentsA central weakpoint in the people of Europe has now been exposed: They simply can't resist the charm of
Nintendo's obscenely adorable polygonal puppies. Nintendogs has now sold 2 million copies over there, with no
signs of slowing down. Nintendo attributes this massive success (which eclipses both Japan and North America) to the
game's wide appeal that incorporates female gamers. Yes, they have those in Europe too.

With the news out of
the way, I should express my personal dislike for posting about Nintendogs. I got tired of the game quite a
while ago, feeling that I didn't have enough time to properly take care of my puppy. Reminded of this by the news
story, I quickly dismissed the urge to go play the game again. "Bah, I don't care about neglecting my dog.
He's probably run away by now. I'm over that game." No sooner had I reached the end of the paragraph than I
experienced the guilt, eating away at me like a termite infestation in a log cabin. "How could I be so cruel? I
have to turn on my DS and check to see if little Gonzo is okay."

Damn you, Nintendogs, for making me
worry so about a cleverly disguised chunk of programming code!